2014—Puspan. L. 113–79 substituted “: Provided, however, That a dealer or exhibitor shall not be required to obtain a license as a dealer or exhibitor under this chapter if the size of the business is determined by the Secretary to be de minimis.” for “: Provided, however, That any retail pet store or other person who derives less than a substantial portion of his income (as determined by the Secretary) from the breeding and raising of dogs or cats on his own premises and sells any such dog or cat to a dealer or research facility shall not be required to obtain a license as a dealer or exhibitor under this chapter.”

1970—Puspan. L. 91–579 inserted references to exhibitors and retail pet stores.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 91–579 effective one year after Dec. 24, 1970, see section 23 of Puspan. L. 91–579, set out as a note under section 2131 of this title.